Burlington, Vt. June 10, 2022 – Today, Vermont Green Football Club and Ben & Jerry’s are announcing their partnership to advance social and environmental justice in Vermont.
Vermont Green FC is more than just a soccer club and Ben & Jerry’s is more than just an ice cream company. The partnership brings together two unique approaches to addressing environmental and social challenges, aiming to scale the impact of Vermont’s new minor league soccer team.
The inaugural initiative will raise needed funds for historically marginalized communities in Vermont through a commitment to Juba Star Football Club. Since 2006, Juba Star FC, a Somali Bantu-led organization, has operated in Vermont to provide a safe space for the growth and development of former refugee and immigrant youth. In support of Vermont Green FC and Juba Star FC’s work to raise money to fund Juba Star’s participation in the Louisville International Outdoor Cup, Ben and Jerry’s will match public donations up to $3,500. Vermont Green FC will also be purchasing verified carbon offsets to neutralize emissions from transportation to the Kentucky tournament. Donate Now!
Additionally, Vermont Green FC training tops will proudly feature the Ben & Jerry’s logo as a demonstration of the organizations’ shared values. The club will release 100 green and 100 sunset training tops for pre-sale next Friday, June 17 at 12pm ET. 100% of profits from the pre-sale will be donated to the Somali Bantu Community Association of Vermont and Vermont Public Interest Research Group.
